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Micky Dolenz
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
7 Nov 2026
ART
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Scottish Rite Consistory
4 Dec 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 32 TO 71
Gary Owen
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
6 Nov 2026
ART
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour
Hoyt Sherman Place
6 Nov 2026
ART
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Scottish Rite Consistory
20 Nov 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 36 TO 66
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage Tour
Des Moines, Iowa
12 Nov 2026
ART
Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Jim Caviezel
233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1323, United States
21 Nov 2026
ART
Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
7 Nov 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
A Drag Queen Christmas
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
1 Dec 2026
ART
Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
19 Nov 2026
ART
BIG SHOT: MAX WELLMAN PLAYS BILLY JOEL
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
13 Nov 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Free Des Moines Anime & Spooky Holiday Art Show
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
13 Nov 2026
ART
NOLA Jazz Band Quartet
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
7 Nov 2026
MUSIC
The Byrne Brothers
Des Moines Community Playhouse
20 Nov 2026
FITNESS
USD 39
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Scottish Rite Consistory
20 Nov 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 44 TO 59
Paws & Claws Benefit Auction
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
7 Nov 2026
NONPROFIT
MARQUIS HILL - NATIONAL ACT!
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
14 Nov 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
13 Jul 2019
FITNESS
USD 81
A Christmas Carol at Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA
12 Dec 2026
PERFORMANCES
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Scottish Rite Consistory
11 Dec 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 40 TO 67
Turkey Trails- Des Moines
Gray's Lake
22 Nov 2026
SPORTS
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Des Moines Civic Center
30 Nov 2026
LIVE-MUSIC
Japan America Society of Iowa presents “Passport to Japan”
The French Way Building
20 Nov 2026
FOOD-DRINKS
USD 82 TO 162
Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
13 Nov 2026
ART
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Scottish Rite Consistory
18 Dec 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 35 TO 74
Derrick Stroup
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
14 Nov 2026
TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Broadway Baby: A Night of Showtunes w/ Lauren Vilmain & Her Jazz Orchestra
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
28 Nov 2026
MUSIC
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
13 Nov 2026
ART
STEVIE STONE PRESENTS: GOAT TALK TOUR - Des Moines, IA
Vibes Kitchen & Bar
19 Nov 2026
ART
USD 0 TO 18
The Lessons, Carols & Reflections of Christmas
St. Ambrose Cathedral
4 Dec 2026
MUSIC
FREE
Jazz On The House w/ Napoleon Douglas
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
18 Nov 2026
ART
2027 Land Investment Expo
730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1302, United States
12 Jan 2027
BUSINESS
Other Brothers / Dipsos / 10 Watt Robot / Procedure
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
28 Nov 2026
MUSIC
The Des Moines Big Band, in residence
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
10 Nov 2026
MUSIC
DSM Vegan Holiday Market!
Unity Center of Des Moines
14 Nov 2026
HEALTH-WELLNESS
Combo Workshop
Capitol Hill Christian Church
24 Oct 2026
WORKSHOPS
Free Online Paint Nite For Adults - Des Moines
Palak StudioInk
26 Feb 2022
ART
FREE
Meet the Author - Christopher Vondracek
2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
5 Nov 2026
ART
Fitch Building Open Studio
304 15th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
14 Nov 2026
ART
Kelly Hunt & Kelley Smith - Joint Album Release Show
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
22 Nov 2026
MUSIC
The Impossible Dream: A Night of Broadway w/ Napoleon Douglas
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
20 Nov 2026
ART
Meet the Author - A. Rose
2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
13 Nov 2026
ART
The Sound of Music at Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines Civic Center
30 Mar 2027
TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Student Curator Led Tour of Journeys of Life
1310 25th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50311, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
19 Nov 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Ratt’s Punk Rock Flea Matket
3800 Merle Hay road suite 318 Des Moines Iowa 50313, Des Moines, IA
14 Nov 2026
FLEA
Framing the Future: A Party Celebrating ASAP!
1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50265-3501, United States
13 Nov 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Jeni Grouws & Her 9 Piece Band w/ Space to Play
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
4 Dec 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
Social Saturday: Friendsgiving
4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
14 Nov 2026
ART
Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven | Des Moines
Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue
21 Nov 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
The Des Moines Big Band, in residence
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
17 Nov 2026
MUSIC
Speaker Series: Wilson Cruz
Temple Theater
5 Nov 2026
KIDS
Crafting & Cupcakes
3615 6th ave, Des Moines, IA
5 Nov 2026
ART
Black Army Officers/ Des Moines Racial Legacy
Fort Des Moines Museum
7 Nov 2026
ART
Crossroads | What now?
Plymouth Congregational Church
20 Nov 2026
ART
Book Signing - Christina Edgar Olds
2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
8 Nov 2026
ART
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical - ASL Interpreted & Audio Described - Des Moines
Des Moines Civic Center
24 Jan 2027
LIVE-MUSIC
Meet the Author - Christine Goertz
2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
18 Nov 2026
HEALTH-WELLNESS
FREE Iowa Home Expo March 2027
Iowa State Fairgrounds – Jacobson Exhibition Center
14 Mar 2027
WORKSHOPS
FREE
Candlelight: Romantic Classics
Scottish Rite Consistory
13 Feb 2027
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 40 TO 61
Olivier Latry - Titular Organist Notre-Dame de Paris
Cathedral Arts at St. Paul's Cathedral
8 Jan 2027
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 23 TO 45
THE DES MOINES REDEMPTION MUSIC AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
2875 University Ave
19 Dec 2026
FESTIVALS
FREE
CLASS: Foxy Fall Pumpkins Painting Workshop
Hoyt Sherman Place
18 Nov 2026
WORKSHOPS
Sips and Santa
Owen Jewelry Design
15 Nov 2026
POP-UPS
Series Book Club: Gideon the Ninth
520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
10 Nov 2026
ART
Meet the Author - Michelle Gillitzer
2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
22 Nov 2026
ART
Combo Art Workshop
Capitol Hill Christian Church
7 Nov 2026
ART
Wet-Felted Bowl Workshop
Mainframe Studios
10 Nov 2026
WORKSHOPS
Creativity & Idea Generation Lab Workshop in Des Moines, IA
For venue information, Please contact us:
[email protected]
9 Jan 2026
WORKSHOPS
USD 778 TO 888
The Rocking Dead
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
12 Dec 2026
MUSIC
Anne of Green Gables
831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
5 Mar 2027
ART
Ultimate Johnny Cash - Walkin' The Line
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
6 Mar 2027
ENTERTAINMENT
Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O - National Act!
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
17 Dec 2026
MUSIC
Public Tours of Five New DSM International Airport Art Installations
5800 Fleur Dr
13 Dec 2026
FITNESS
FREE
Christmas at Terrace Hill
Terrace Hill
13 Dec 2026
NONPROFIT
USD 7 TO 34
Mini-Workshop Wednesdays
3106 Ingersoll Ave
12 Aug 2026
FITNESS
USD 15
Open Studio
Mainframe Studios
3 Apr 2025
FITNESS
FREE
80s & 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - DES MOINES. IA
PLATFORM
28 Nov 2026
PARTIES
Wild Horses
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
14 Jan 2027
MUSIC
Swing Along with Allegra Levy and Friends
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
24 Jan 2027
MUSIC
Little Slam on the Prairie 2
Des Moines Art Center
12 Dec 2026
ART
Legally Blonde The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines Civic Center
12 Feb 2027
LIVE-MUSIC
Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven
Scottish Rite Consistory
14 Nov 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 36 TO 60
Hike + Stretch
Greenwood Park, Des Moines
27 Oct 2026
HEALTH-WELLNESS
A Christmas Carol - Des Moines
Stoner Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts
4 Dec 2026
PERFORMANCES
USD 72 TO 132
Abbigail and Trenton’s wedding
2420 High Street in Des Moines, Iowa
2 Dec 2026
POTLUCK
Coey Redd
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
26 Feb 2027
MUSIC
Free Online Art Class For Kids & Teens - Des Moines
Palak StudioInk
12 Feb 2022
ART
FREE
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth
Temple for Performing Arts
30 Mar 2027
ART
Caity Gyorgy - Rising Star Of Vocal Jazz
Sheslow Auditorium
6 Nov 2026
MUSIC
2027 dsm Home Design Awards
Krause Gateway Center
25 Feb 2027
FITNESS
USD 65 TO 93
GreenTTea & The Tempos
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
14 Nov 2026
MUSIC
Adventure Clubhouse: The Mitten
831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
15 Jan 2027
TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged
Scottish Rite Consistory
14 Nov 2026
CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
USD 42 TO 64
GDMPAF Airport Public Art Project Preview Celebration
5800 Fleur Dr
12 Dec 2026
ART
USD 350
Ari Matti: Here To Stay Tour
Hoyt Sherman Place
30 Apr 2027
ART
What Attention Looks LIke
Mainframe Studios
5 Nov 2026
FITNESS
USD 0 TO 10
Spring Equinox Psychic Fair 2027
Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
26 Mar 2027
ART
Jazz, Candlelight and You: Damani Phillips with Strings by Candlelight
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
14 Feb 2027
ENTERTAINMENT
Adventure Clubhouse: Rapunzel
831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
12 Mar 2027
TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Des Moines Comic, Toy & TCG Show - Free Event April 3-4 Merle Hay Mall
Merle Hay Mall
3 Apr 2027
ART
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